First off, forgive me if this isn't the proper forum to post this sort of request. :)

I'm looking for [EDIT] finished / OR UNFINISHED[EDIT] encounter maps of ANY KIND OR QUALITY for an iPad app I'm working on in my spare time. I'm hoping folks would be nice enough to let me borrow a few for prototyping only (I'm not gonna fly off with them and slap an app on the Apple Store or redistribute them in any way!!!) a simple physics engine and basic AI interaction. Matter of fact, I've already got the physics editor and simple seeking-AI in place and working fine. I just haven't had the time (or the skill yet) to slap many together using CC3 and DD.

Here's what I currently do to flesh out a finished map:

http://vimeo.com/26550423
(http://vimeo.com/26550423)
I wanted to put it through it's paces with other folk's maps in order to identify unforeseen issues on a variety of different map types.

Sure, I could just troll through the forums here and snatch a bunch on my own, but that's not very cool to do plus I wanted to show folks what their maps looked like when brought to life in a simple iPad app.

The app itself is not meant as a VTT, rather, a simple "casual-esque" (rad, a new word?!) single engagement, quick resolution battle here and there.

I'll take whatever folks can spare, and I appreciate anyone's help in advance!

Best,
Mario

Redrobes

09-15-2011, 04:17 PM

Quite a lot of people map with a CC license which is quite free so if you can get one where its attribution only or non commercial and you are not selling the map then I would have thought that this would be alright. If the app is sold as a demo with the map in it then that would not be ok. Some people here just make them public domain too but there is no method to seach for them and check which ones are or are not - you will have to look at the text.

BTW, I watched the video (but without any sound if there was any) and I totally don't get what the point of the app is from that.

booticus

09-15-2011, 05:07 PM

Hi RedRobes! Thanks for the feedback! You are quite right about the CC licensing , I found that out from the fellas over there at profantasy!

Presently, I'm nowhere near publishing the app. I'm just looking for any maps that folks have made so I can "put them through the ringer" with my humble engine.

The video is not meant to demo a complete, finished product. It's more a tech demo for folks in the Corona forums (The engine I use to develop for the iPad and iPhone) which is probably why you totally didn't get what the app was. :)
When it comes time to actually start moving the product towards completion, I'm planning to hire folks to do maps for the final product. I have no problem paying folks for their work!

@eVile_eAgLe: I got a chance to run your trader stop through the process and have a video here: http://vimeo.com/29228569

It only displays the upper left portion of the map, I have to whip up a scrolling joystick so we can roam around on the entire map. But I'm really stoked that you let me try that map out. Exactly the sort of thing I was looking for. I'm going to add projectile weapons testing soon so we can observe how things will work. Glad I found some people to donate some maps for testing, hope there's more!

Next up, the underground maps that Vascant gave me, we'll see how things go with those!

Appreciate any feedback or info!

jtougas

09-20-2011, 12:46 PM

I have done a few encounter style maps that are you are welcome to use as well. The link to my Finished Map gallery is in my sig. Good luck :)

booticus

09-20-2011, 02:28 PM

@jtdouglas Thank you! I'll have at them!

One thing I have learned already thanks to this thread and donated maps is I have to take scale into account depending on individual maps! Using the tokens from devinnight's free packs (link) (http://www.immortalnights.com/tokensite/tokenpacks.html) , it's a matter of including the scale factor in the database info for the particular map. Learning lots!

Thanks again for helping me out!!

tilt

09-20-2011, 04:22 PM

feel free to look in my signature for my finished maps - love encounter maps and plan to make many more as time allows for it (which it not to often at the moment) - good luck with your project. :)

booticus

09-20-2011, 05:53 PM

@tilt w00t!! Thank you sir!! I can't wait to get some time tonight to fire a few of the maps folks have donated to my prototype! Lots of ideas floating around. Particle engine is fired up now for effects like leaves blowing in the forest, fire pit flames with smoke and sparks!

Such a great community for inspiration and support! Glad I stopped by and worked up enough courage to reach out for help and guidance! :)

tilt

09-21-2011, 12:03 PM

I don't think you'll find a friendlier community online - we're always glad to help and share on here :)